BigRedBuster Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Savage Husker said: Not a good look for Nebraska to request the limitations on cornfields. Without university statement and at the surface, it comes off like an issue of insecurity than legitimate gripe. However, I can understand the desire to request ads featuring more about Nebraska and not just cornfields. Being an Omaha born and PNW raised, the ads play into all the dumb stereotypes I heard growing up as a Husker fan. BS...it does no such thing. 1 Quote Link to comment
Toe Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 The commercial in the OP was not the one the uni asked them to stop airing, this one is: 1 Quote Link to comment
Savage Husker Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said: BS...it does no such thing. Oh, ok. 1 Quote Link to comment
Kiyoat Husker Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Meh. I thought the only really offensive part was "when you're in a cornfield, everything looks the same for miles and miles...." Makes me think of the "flyover state" stereotype. Other than that, it was a pretty badass commercial. "this is where the sacrifices are made" as an analogy to Nebraska "killing" teams that come into Memorial Stadium. Just a little harmless fun. I like the imagery of the red balloons coming out of the corn, too. A nice touch. God forbid someone takes a little creative license in promoting the team in a non-vanilla way. 1 Quote Link to comment
hskrpwr13 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 2 hours ago, knapplc said: I know there will be a bunch of hot takes on how Nebraska shouldn't be asking Fox to stop running this, but it's a smart move from a marketing standpoint. All this ad does is reinforce stupid stereotypes about Nebraska, and it has nothing to do with what we want to be. It's smart to control your brand. Disagree with your take, especially the bold. The ad's "cool" factor out-weighs a minority that will attach an unintended spin. UNL's over-reaction is unfortunately becoming the norm for brands. Quote Link to comment
Landlord Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I was about to call out the AD for a stupid move, assuming it was in relation to the generic cfb commercial, but then I saw the Nebraska specific one and I don't mind the decision. It's not even about stereotypes. It's just that the commercial is stupid and doesn't make sense. They're trying to play off the children of the corn movie, but it doesn't actually work and the writing for it is poor. 1 Quote Link to comment
Frostberg Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, Landlord of Memorial Stadium said: I was about to call out the AD for a stupid move, assuming it was in relation to the generic cfb commercial, but then I saw the Nebraska specific one and I don't mind the decision. It's not even about stereotypes. It's just that the commercial is stupid and doesn't make sense. They're trying to play off the children of the corn movie, but it doesn't actually work and the writing for it is poor. A movie that is over 30 years old and no one has seen. I thought it was creative but a Stephen King book has nothing to do with the Huskers brand. Quote Link to comment
Savage Husker Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 minute ago, TheGainfulHusker said: A movie that is over 30 years old and no one has seen. I thought it was creative but a Stephen King book has nothing to do with the Huskers brand. And was made in Iowa. 1 Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 4 hours ago, TheGainfulHusker said: A movie that is over 30 years old and no one has seen. Bruh. 1 Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 5 hours ago, hskrpwr13 said: Disagree with your take, especially the bold. The ad's "cool" factor out-weighs a minority that will attach an unintended spin. UNL's over-reaction is unfortunately becoming the norm for brands. I double-checked with me and I still agree with my take, so that's two against one in my favor now. Sorry! 1 Quote Link to comment
huskerfan92 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 So, Nebraska and Michigan St. confirmed for the Big 10 championship? That was an awesome ad though! Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 It is clever and easy...they should not only embrace it but they should make love to it and see if they can/have trademark it...I have seen it on shirts before. It is badass and fun. Movie/Book, who cares, but "Children of the CorN" is sweet and something so easy to embrace if you live in this state. 2 Quote Link to comment
hskrpwr13 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 14 hours ago, knapplc said: I double-checked with me and I still agree with my take, so that's two against one in my favor now. Sorry! Reported 1 Quote Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 The sellout streak The Blackshirts The Tunnel Walk The balloons Even some of the new "traditions" like The Boneyard with their signs Let me Clear my Throat The fact is Fox had a lot of options and were lazy. Much like Adidas in their choices for alternate uniforms. 1 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'll mark this up as one more issue fans are making a much bigger deal out of than it is since we are all amped up for the start of the season this weekend. Quote Link to comment
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